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Jim will be giving a talk on the backstory of Disney's animated film "Frozen" at the Bloomingdale Branch of the New York Public Library on Saturday, May 16th.
There's still time to sign up by sending email to events@etccustomevents.com.

First up, Mark K. writes to ask about WDW ’s Night Kingdom / Jungle Trek project: There was considerable talk several years back about a potential 5th park opening but I have heard no mention of it recently. Did the recession and the decision to remake fantasy land doom this project? Dear Mark K. – There...

It wasn’t exactly the news that animation fans were expecting. That Walt Disney Animation Studios would be following up “ The Princess and the Frog ” (i.e. The Company’s much anticipated return to hand-drawn animation) with a feature-length Winnie the Pooh project . Ah, but there was method to the Mouse...

First the good news: What Disney Princess is for little girls, Cars has become for little boys. Copyright Disney·Pixar. All Rights Reserved As in: This John Lasseter film is now one of Disney Consumer Products ’ fastest growing key franchises. Global retail sales of “Cars”-themed licensed merchandise...

We’ve all seen Mickey Mouse in this classic pose before, typically on a t-shirt. Copyright Disney. All Rights Reserved But here’s some food for thought: Would it cheese you off to see Mickey portrayed in this fashion? Photo by Jim Hill Or – better yet – would it bug you to see Disney’s corporate symbol...

It's been kind of a tough week for Disneyana fans. Given that -- all over the country -- Disney Stores are shutting down. Rockford, IL . Naples, FL. Four stores in Michigan . 6 in Missouri. 9 in New York State. A whopping 16 stores closing in Pennsylvania. All told, 98 Disney Stores in the U.S. will...